Washington Area Women's Foundation

The Washington Area Women’s Foundation builds stronger families and communities within the Washington region by strategically investing in non-profits serving women and girls in need. They make economic security a reality for thousands of women and girls each year by investing in programs for job training, girls’ empowerment and education, financial literacy, and heath and safety.

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WAWF: The Power of 10

The Washington Area Women’s Foundation celebrates its 10th anniversary this year. Ten years of women giving together, transforming women’s lives exponentially. We call it The Power of 10.

Laceiy Paey and Sharan Mitchell Speech

Laceiy and Sharan give a moving speech at the 2007 Women’s Foundation Leadership Luncheon, telling the audience that the investment the Women’s Foundation made to them transformed their lives.

Metamorphosis

Laceiy Paey is a single mom who has lived on public assistance for more than 15 years. Not willing to settle, she joined the Washington Area Women in the Trades program, where she was trained in the field of construction and transformed her life.

Rise Up

We have all experienced a time where we have a faced a challenging situation and we needed help. In this video, you will meet several extraordinary women who candidly share their personal stories and how they were able to rise up with the help of Washington Area Women’s Foundation.

The Power of Giving Together

The Women’s Foundation is a unique organization that leverages the collective resources of donors to make a difference in the lives of women and girls. We call it “The Power of Giving Together”.

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